---
title: "Archive idea"
method: POST
path: "/ideas/{id}/archive"
tags: ["Ideas"]
---

# Archive idea

`POST /ideas/{id}/archive`

Archive an idea by ID. The idea is moved to Trash and will be permanently deleted after 30 days. Use the unarchive endpoint to restore it.

## Path parameters

- `id` string, uuid, required

## Response `200`

Idea archived successfully

- object
  - `id` string, uuid, required — Idea ID
  - `workspaceId` string, uuid, required — Workspace ID
  - `archivedAt` string, date-time, nullable, required — When the idea was archived

## Other responses

- `401` — Unauthorized - Missing or invalid API key
- `404` — Not Found - Resource does not exist

---

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